“You didn’t happen to discuss the caves with Mrs. Douglas at any time, did you?”
“No, sir. Only with Mr. Douglas.”
“And what did you tell him?”
“Well, I remember telling him that the caves could be dangerous.”
“Was anything said about a guide?”
The clerk nodded. “Yes, I’m sure I suggested that he use a guide. I recommend one to
all our guests.”
“No more questions. Your witness, Mr. Chotas.”
“How long have you been in the hotel business, Mr. Mousson?”
“Over twenty years.”
“And before that you were a psychiatrist?”
“Me? No, sir.”
“A psychologist perhaps?”
“No, sir.”
“Oh. Then you’re not an expert on the behavior of women?”
“Well, I may not be a psychiatrist, but in the hotel business you learn a lot about
women.”
“Do you know who Osa Johnson is?”
“Osa—? No.”
“She’s a world famous explorer. Have you ever heard of Amelia Earhart?”
“No, sir.”
“Margaret Mead?”
“No, sir.”
“Are you married, Mr. Mousson?”
“Not now. But I’ve been married three times, so I am something of an expert on
women.”
“On the contrary, Mr. Mousson. I suggest that if you were really an expert on women,
you would have been able to handle one marriage. No further questions.”
“Your name, please?”
“Christopher Cocyannis.”
“Would you tell us your occupation?”